100 Moral Stories
Holy Quran (20:123-124) says
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Moral stories
Holy Quran (20:123-124) says:
“Whosoever follows My (Allah’s) guidance, will not loose his way or fallinto misery But whosoever turns away from My message, verily for him is a miserable life.” 91 Chapter 58 HOPE AND GREED Caliph Haroon Rashid desired that any one who had seen the HolyProphet (SAW) in his lifetime be brought before him. After some time a very old woman was brought before the Caliph. The Caliph asked the old woman, “Did you see the Prophet yourself?” She said, “Yes! Sir.” The Caliph then asked her if she remembered any narration from him.She said yes and said, “When old age comes two things become young,one is hope and the other is greed.” The Caliph thanked her and gave herone hundred dinars. The woman thanked Caliph and she was taken back. Half the way some thought passed through her mind and she de- sired to be brought before the Caliph once more. When she was shown in, the Caliph asked, “Well, why have you come back?” She said. “I just came toinquire whether the monies you gave me were once for all or is it to continue every year?” The Caliph thought. “How true is the Prophet’s (SAW) word?” she has hope of life even now andshe has greed for money too. The Caliph said, “Don’t worry; you will be paid every year.” She was taken back but on the way she breathed her last. 92 Chapter 59 FOUR WIVES Once upon a time. There was a rich merchant who had 4 wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to delicacies.He took great care of her & gave hernothing but the best. He also loved the 3rd wife very much. He’s very proud of her and al- ways wanted to show off her tohis friends. However, the merchant is al- ways in fear that she might run away with some other men. He too, loved his 2nd wife. She is a very considerate person, always patient & in fact is the merchant’s confidante. Whenever the merchant faced some problems, he always turned to his 2nd wife and she would always help him out and tide him through difficult times. Now, the merchant’s 1st wife is a very loyal partner and has made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and business as well as taking care of the household. However, the merchant did not love the 1st wife and although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her. One day, the merchant fell ill. Before long, he knew that he was going to die soon. He thought of his luxurious life and told himself, “Now I have 4 wives with me. But when I die, I’ll be alone. Howlonely I’ll be!” Thus, he asked the 4th wife, “I loved you most, endowed you with the finest clothingand showered great care over you. Now that I’m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?” “No way!” replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another- word. Answer cut like a sharp knife right into the merchant’s heart. 93 The sad merchant then asked the 3rd wife, “I have loved you so much- for all my life. Now that I’m dying, will you follow me and keep mecompany?” “No!” replied the 3rd wife. “Life is so good over here! I’m going tore- marry when you die!” The merchant’s heart sank and turned cold. He then asked the 2nd wife, “I always turned to you for help and you’ve always helped me out. Now I need your help again. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?” “I’m sorry, I can’t help you out this time!” replied the 2nd wife.” “At the very most, I can only send you to your grave.” Answer came like a bolt of thunder & merchant was devastated. Then a voice called out: “I’ll leave with you. I’ll follow you no matter where you go.” The merchant looked up and there was his 1st wife. She was so skinny, almost like she suffered from malnutrition. Greatly grieved, the merchant said, “I should have taken much better care of you while I couldhave!” Actually, we all have 4 wives in our lives. The 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time andeffort we lavish in making it look good, it’ll leave us when we die. Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, they all go to others. The 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how close they had been there for us when we’re alive, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave. The 1st wife is in fact our soul, often neglected in our pursuit of mater- ial wealth & sensual pleasure. Download 0.5 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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